First Known Use: 14th century
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ingratitude
noun in·grat·i·tude \(ˌ)in-ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
: lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something (such as a kind or helpful act) : lack of gratitude
Full Definition of INGRATITUDE
: forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received : ungratefulness
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Origin of INGRATITUDE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ingratitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin gratitudo gratitude
Related to INGRATITUDE
- Synonyms
- thanklessness, ungratefulness
- Antonyms
- appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness, thanks
INGRATITUDE Defined for Kids
ingratitude
noun in·grat·i·tude \in-ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Definition of INGRATITUDE for Kids
: lack of gratitude
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